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Fantt Family History

Fantt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fant, Fante, Gantt, Fanto, Fanta, Fanti, Fang, Fan, Batt, Hatt

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Where is the Fantt family from?

You can see how Fantt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fantt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fantt family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fantt's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fantt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fantt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fantt. 100% of Fantt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fantt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fantt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Fantt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Fantt. For the veterans among your Fantt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Fantt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fantt in 1962 was 48, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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